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Compare train and bus for Oldenburg to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 71, while a train costs an average of CHF 130.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 130 Average price | CHF 71 Average price Cheapest | CHF 80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF 60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF 130.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 11m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (5h 36m by train vs 6h 11m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 130 compared to roughly CHF 80 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:40 PM 13h10 Oldenburg 3:50 AM Karlsruhe CHF 40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:40 PM 13h10 Oldenburg 3:50 AM Karlsruhe CHF 40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:40 PM 13h10 Oldenburg 3:50 AM Karlsruhe CHF 40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:40 PM 13h10 Oldenburg 2:50 AM Karlsruhe CHF 51 1 One-way 0 transfers11:15 PM 17h25 Oldenburg 4:40 PM Karlsruhe CHF 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe:
A bus is CHF 60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Karlsruhe costing on average CHF 130.
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 11m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldenburg and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oldenburg Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Oldenburg, ZOB and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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